Trenton — Ch. 8 Art. III Property Maintenance § 8-88
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The provisions of this article shall not be deemed to abolish or impair existing remedies of the city or its officers or agencies relating to the removal or demolition of any building which is deemed to be dangerous, unsafe and unsanitary.
Section 8-88 of Trenton's Ch. 8 Art. III Property Maintenance makes clear that the property maintenance article does not eliminate or weaken any other legal tools the city, its officers, or its agencies already have to address buildings found to be dangerous, unsafe, or unsanitary. In other words, the remedies available under this article exist alongside — not instead of — pre-existing enforcement powers, including those related to removing or demolishing hazardous structures. The provision functions as a savings clause, preserving the full scope of the city's authority.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 8-88, property owners in Trenton should understand that compliance with the property maintenance article does not shield a building from separate city enforcement actions if the structure is deemed dangerous, unsafe, or unsanitary. City officers and agencies retain independent authority to pursue removal or demolition through channels that exist outside this article. Operators who maintain properties in good repair are generally best positioned to avoid triggering any of these overlapping enforcement mechanisms.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 8-88 confirms that Trenton's city government retains all of its pre-existing powers to act against dangerous, unsafe, or unsanitary buildings — powers that go beyond what is spelled out in Ch. 8 Art. III itself. This means tenants living in hazardous conditions may have multiple avenues of city enforcement available, not just those created by the property maintenance article. Tenants who believe their building poses a safety risk can contact the relevant Trenton city offices or a local tenant-rights organization to learn which enforcement paths may apply to their situation.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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